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Darwin's Devices
By John Long
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Description
Darwin's Devices, Long tells the story of these evolving biorobots -- how they came to be, and what they can teach us about the biology of living and extinct species. Evolving biorobots can replicate creatures that disappeared from the earth long ago, showing us in real time what happens in the face of unexpected environmental challenges. Biomechanically correct models of backbones functioning as part of an autonomous robot, for example, can help us understand why the first vertebrates evolved them.But the most impressive feature of these robots, as Long shows, is their ability to illustrate the power of evolution to solve difficult technological challenges autonomously -- without human input regarding what a workable solution might be. Even a simple robot can create complex behavior, often learning or evolving greater intelligence than humans could possibly program. This remarkable idea could forever alter the face of engineering, design, and even warfare. An amazing tour through the workings of a fertile mind, Darwin's Devices will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about evolution, robot intelligence, and life itself.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
288
Release Date:
2012-04-03
Publication Date:
2012-04-03
Publisher:
Hachette Book Group
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0465021417
ISBN13:
9780465021413
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Minimum Reading Age:
13
Maximum Reading Age:
99
Weight:
491 g
Height:
169 cm
Width:
256 cm
Thickness:
33 cm
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